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That's not really enough since you could for example have sold the device to him and then call the police.



I could have indeed but that would be his risk if he didn't obtain proof of purchase or take an invoice or sales receipt from me.

Paperwork exists for a reason.


Right. The point is that it would require a full police investigation, interviews, etc...

In my view at fault in these cases is the delivery company, they are in a hurry and don't bother doing a proper job. If they would be forced to eat the cost, this wouldn't happen anymore. Basically they are outsourcing their job to the police force.


AFAIK I pay for taxes to get a police force that does this no?


That’s the point of the cops bro.




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